Antique Carved Vegetable Ivory Spool Holder English * Circa 1880

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Antique Carved Vegetable Ivory Spool Holder<br>English * Circa 1880<br>This little antique spool holder is carved from vegetable ivory in a very unusual form. The top and bottom are scalloped and pierced. A turned bone* spindle goes through the spool and has a vegetable ivory ring at the top. It holds a wooden spool of silk thread.<br>The<br>condition is excellent with no chips, cracks or loss. The ring at the top has a split, but I think that's so it can be removed to change the spool. It measures 2" high and the base is 1 1/4<br>" in diameter.<br>*This item is made of bone from a domestic cow (bovine) and not from an endangered species.<br>Vegetable Ivory comes from the corozo (tagua) nut of a South American palm tree. It has the hardness and texture of ivory and a warm honey color. The little spots and ivory like grain are also natural features of this material.<br>I stand behind everything that I offer and<br>guarantee<br>that it is exactly as presented.<br>** Full Insurance is included in the low shipping price for all of my auctions. **<br>I accept payment through PayPal, eBay or a check.<br>Join with others who love thimbles & needlework tools<br>Join Thimble Collectors International<br>Despite the name, this organization is for people who collect needlework tools And thimbles.<br>It's the largest collectors group in the world focusing on these wonderful little pieces of history.<br>The membership benefits are outstanding. They have a convention every two years where you'll have a chance to attend great programs and meet others sharing your interests.<br>You will receive an excellent quarterly magazine, the "Bulletin".<br>The member's sections of the website have dozens of research articles, hundreds of fake and repro items to beware of and price guides. There is also a chat room where you can ask questions and get expert feedback about your collection. Check them out today at thimblecollectors dot com.<br>